Buddhist Texts Through the Ages

Zusatztext 'A welcome addition to our anthologies; gives wider coverage! perhaps! than any other.' Informationen zum Autor Edward Conze studied Indian and comparative philosophy at the universities of Bonn and Hamburg. He later lectured in psychology, philosophy, and comparative religion at Oxford, held a number of academic appointments, and served as Vice-President of the Buddhist Society. His many books include Buddhist Texts Through the Ages (Oneworld, Sept 1995, ISBN: 9781851681075). Klappentext This unique anthology of Buddhist scripture traces the development of Buddhism through the ages, with translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese. 'The most comprehensive book on Buddhist philosophy.' Two Worlds Designed to serve scholars and students, this classic text has become a valuable resource for Buddhists and all those who wish to explore for themselves the original sources of one of the world's great religions. Accessible and jargon-free, these translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese are presented in plain English by four leading experts on the language and literature of Buddhism, while a glossary of foreign terms completes a thoroughly comprehensive and timeless introduction to the subject. Zusammenfassung This unique anthology of Buddhist scripture traces the development of Buddhism through the ages, with translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese.

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• Authors: Edward Conze, Edward Horner Conze, I. B. Horner, I. B. Snellgrove Horner, I.B. Horner, David Snellgrove, Snellgrove David, Arthur Waley, Waley Arthur
• Assisted by: Edward Conze (Editor), I. B. Horner (Editor), David Snellgrove (Editor), Edward Conze (Translation)
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 03.04.2014
• EAN: 9781780743981
• ISBN: 978-1-78074-398-1
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Buddhism / Sacred Writings, Buddhist Sacred Texts, Buddhism: sacred texts and revered writings